5 Household Chores That Count as Exercise, According to a Doctor

The gym gets all the glory when it comes to working out, but you might be getting more exercise around the house than you realize.

Between hauling loads of laundry, vacuuming the house and weeding the garden, your typical household chores can get your heart pumping.

“It’s easy to underestimate how much everyday movement matters,” says Kitty George, MD, a primary care physician with Hartford HealthCare. “You don’t need an intense workout to benefit. Regular movement throughout the day improves energy, mobility, circulation and even mood.”

Here are a five ways to make housework into a little more of a workout.

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